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The Foo Fighters perform at "Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World" on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Vax Live concert raises $302 million, exceeds vaccine goal

May. 09, 2021 01:23 AM EDT

David Letterman speaks at "Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World" on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
What to expect from the star-studded Vax Live fundraiser

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. May. 07, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot during the second round of the Masters golf tournament on Friday, April 9, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. McIlroy returned to the site of his first PGA Tour victory and made it clear Wednesday, May 5, 2021, that he is more interested in creating his place in history than chasing Saudi-backed money in a proposed super league. The topic occupying most of the chatter at Quail Hollow Club ahead of the Wells Fargo Championship is renewed efforts by a “Super League Golf" to attract top players for a concept of team golf played around the world for massive riches. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
The Latest: Milwaukee Brewers reach 85% vaccination level

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

This combination photo shows J Balvin, from left, Billie Eilish and A$AP Rocky, who will headline at the Governors Ball Music Festival on Sept. 24-26 in Queens at the Citi Field complex. (AP Photo)
Billie Eilish, J Balvin, A$AP to play NY's Gov Ball festival

By Mesfin Fekadu May. 04, 2021 09:32 AM EDT

This combination of photos shows promotional art for "Girls5eva," a Peacock original series premiering Thursday, left, and "The Boy from Medellin," a film premiering Friday on Amazon. (Peacock/Amazon via AP)
New this week: 'Girls5eva' and 'The Boy From Medellín'

By The Associated Press May. 03, 2021 03:21 PM EDT

Ben Affleck and Jimmy Kimmel speak at "Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World" on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at Vax Live

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. May. 03, 2021 05:47 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2019, file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appear at the Creative Industries and Business Reception at the British High Commissioner's residence in Johannesburg. Their first Netflix series will center on the Invictus Games, which gives sick and injured military personnel and veterans the opportunity to compete in sports. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Productions announced Tuesday its first series to hit the streaming service. (Dominic Lipinski/Pool via AP, File)
Harry and Meghan to lead 'Vax Live' fundraising concert

By Glenn Gamboa Apr. 27, 2021 09:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020 file photo, Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 25th annual Critics' Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Backed by an international concert hosted by Selena Gomez and headlined by Lopez, Global Citizen is unveiling an ambitious campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Selena Gomez and J.Lo headline vax concert for poor nations

By Glenn Gamboa Apr. 13, 2021 09:01 AM EDT

FILE - Members BTS pose for photos during the Golden Disk Awards in Seoul, South Korea, on Jan. 5, 2020. The group is nominated for best pop duo/group performance at the Grammy awards, pitting their hit against hits from Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Bad Bunny and Dua Lipa. BTS will also perform during the show, airing on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
BTS on 1st Grammy nod: 'It’s hard to express in words'

By Mesfin Fekadu Mar. 09, 2021 03:03 AM EST

FILE - This April 9, 2020 file photo shows a McDonald's sign in Wheeling, Ill. McDonald’s ended 2020 on a strong note, recovering nearly all of the global sales lost in the pandemic despite a resurgent virus. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
McDonald's US sales strong in Q4, but COVID drags elsewhere

By Dee-Ann Durbin Jan. 28, 2021 07:32 AM EST

FILE - Bad Bunny performs a medley at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 25, 2019. Bad Bunny, who has nine nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, will also perform at the awards show on Nov. 19. (Photo by Eric Jamison/Invision/AP, File)
Bad Bunny caps week of awards and Grammy-noms with new album

By Sigal Ratner-Arias Nov. 27, 2020 03:22 PM EST

J Balvin accepts the award for best urban music album for "Colores" at the 21st Latin Grammy Awards, airing on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at American Airlines Arena in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Ladies' night at Latin Grammys: Lafourcade, Rosalía win big

By Mesfin Fekadu Nov. 19, 2020 11:45 PM EST

FILE - Rosalia arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. The Spanish singer made history when she won album of the year at last year's Latin Grammys and she continued her winning streak Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, picking up three more honors during the pre-ceremony ahead of the Latin Grammys awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Ladies' night at Latin Grammys: Lafourcade, Rosalía win big

By Mesfin Fekadu Nov. 19, 2020 09:23 AM EST

This combination photo shows J Balvin performing at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2019, left, and Roddy Ricch performing at the 7th annual BET Experience in Los Angeles on June 21, 2019. Both artists have canceled their scheduled performances at the MTV VMAs on Sunday. (Photos by Amy Harris, left, and Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP)
J Balvin, Roddy Ricch no longer performing at MTV VMAs

By Mesfin Fekadu Aug. 24, 2020 11:19 AM EDT

FILE - This Dec. 3, 2019 file photo shows singer J Balvin at the 2019 Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York. In a pre-taped video that aired Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, as Balvin accepted an award at Premios Juventud 2020, the performer revealed he contracted COVID-19 and that it impacted him heavily.(Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
J Balvin says he is recovering from the coronavirus

By The Associated Press Aug. 14, 2020 10:35 AM EDT

Lady Gaga arrives at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 18, 2018, left, and Ariana Grande arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020. Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande both scored nine VMA nominations each, including video of the year for their No. 1 dance hit. “Rain on Me” is also competing for song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best cinematography, best visual effects and best choreography. The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on Aug. 30 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.(Photos by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Lady Gaga to perform at 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

By The Associated Press Aug. 13, 2020 03:01 PM EDT

FILE - The MTV Moon Man appears on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Aug. 20, 2018, in New York. MTV says it is changing its plans for indoor performances for its upcoming Video Music Awards, opting for outdoor shows spread throughout New York City instead. Organizers had planned for some performances inside Brooklyn's Barclays Center for the Aug. 30 show, but say they will follow the guidance of state and local officials to move them outside. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
MTV VMAS scraps indoor performances, moves to outdoor sets

Aug. 07, 2020 08:04 PM EDT

FILE - This July 14, 2019 file photo shows Beyonce at the "Lion King" premiere in London. Beyonce, along with Timothy McKenzie and Ilya Salmanzadeh, failed to get an Oscar nomination for best original song for "Spirit," from the film "The Lion King." (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
Beyoncé, Gaga offer hope at all-star event fighting COVID-19

By Mesfin Fekadu Apr. 18, 2020 03:19 PM EDT

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FILE - This April 4, 2016 file photo shows members of The Rolling Stones, from left, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards at the Rolling Stones Exhibitionism preview in London. The Rolling Stones will join Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish for the upcoming TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Advocacy organization Global Citizen announced Friday that the Stones will appear Saturday on “One World: Together At Home,” a two-hour televised event that will air at 8 p.m. Eastern simultaneously on ABC, NBC, CBS, iHeartMedia and Bell Media networks. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
Rolling Stones to join Gaga for TV event battling COVID-19

By The Associated Press Apr. 17, 2020 12:02 PM EDT